Firefighters in place in Lithgow fire

The NSW Royal Fire Service has declared a watch and act for a Berry Street fire at Lithgow.

More than 50 firefighters from the NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire & Rescue NSW are working to contain the 40 hectare fire burning in an easterly direction between Lithgow and Scenic Hill, bulldozers are constructing containment lines.

Firefighters are providing property protection to a number of properties on Hartley Valley Road.

Embers may be blown ahead of the fire, creating spot fires. These spot fires may threaten your home earlier than the predicted main fire front.

The Bells Line of Road is currently open between Lithgow and Clarence.

RFS advises that conditions may be changing and to continue to monitor the situation and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan and to take advice of firefighters on the ground.

If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking RFS website, listen to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.

If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.